Toronto\u2019s \u201cfirst-ever dumpling festival\u201d is kicking off at Canada\u2019s largest Asian shopping mall in the GTA this month.<\/p>\n
From July 17 to 19, Toronto World Dumpling Festival will run at Markham\u2019s Pacific Mall, located at 4300 Steeles Ave. E.<\/p>\n
Toronto World Dumpling Festival<\/p>\n
Taking place outdoors in the mall\u2019s south parking lot, the celebration will go from noon to 10 p.m. each day as it celebrates \u201cnot only world-class cuisine but also cultural diversity and international exchange.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGuests will have the opportunity to explore authentic dumpling traditions from different countries and cultures, all in one place,\u201d according to the team.<\/p>\n
Aside from traditional bites, there will also be reimagined dumplings with modern techniques and bold flavours. Plus, visitors can also vote for their favourite through the People\u2019s Choice Award, powered by the Asian Culinary Arts Association of Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cDiscover new flavours, celebrate diversity and be part of this historic first-of-its-kind event in Toronto,\u201d the team said.<\/p>\n
Pacific Mall Summer Carnival Volume 2<\/p>\n
However, the Toronto Dumpling Festival isn\u2019t the only happening at Pacific Mall that weekend. The dumpling celebration is running as part of the mall\u2019s \u201cSummer Carnival Volume 2,\u201d<\/a> also taking place from July 17 to 19.<\/p>\n So, if you missed out on the carnival\u2019s first bash last month to kick off its 30th anniversary,<\/a> now\u2019s your chance to take part in the festivities.<\/p>\n Running with free admission, visitors can look forward to an entertainment zone, a beer and wine garden, lion dance, cheerleading and a family fun zone. For any soccer fans, there will also be World Cup<\/a> watch parties on July 18 at 5 p.m. and July 19 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n And with the carnival going into the evening each day, expect a night market atmosphere after sunset.<\/p>\n Another food festival that weekend: Taste of Vietnam<\/p>\n